Tamara Gonzalez, Artistic Director
June 24 - 29, 2013
9:00am - 3:30pm
Ages 4 - 12

The Sherwood String Camp, now in its fourth year, is proud to offer fun and innovative classes that will keep your child motivated and engaged in summer study. Our course offerings are built around the Suzuki method, and will offer your child the opportunity to broaden and deepen their musical knowledge. Students must have at least 6 months of previous study on their instrument. Parental attendance is required for students aged 4, and suggested for students age 5.

Classes will include:

• Semi-private lesson- students will be grouped by age and level into a small group of 3-4. Each student will get a mini-lesson with our experienced instructors, and have the opportunity to work on their solo repertoire. This is a great opportunity for students to learn from one another. Some students may be selected to perform a solo at our end of camp recital.
• Large group lesson- students will be grouped together by repertoire and work on pre-determined Suzuki pieces to perform at our end of camp recital.
• Eurythmics- a fun and active class that teaches an understanding of music's fundamental concepts, expressive meanings, and deep connections to other arts and activities. Students benefit from this approach which incorporates rhythmic movement, aural training and improvisation.
• Orchestra- Intermediate level students will improve sight reading and ensemble skills in this fun group setting.
• Violin fiddlers- Intermediate violin students will broaden their musical horizons and experiment with music from other genres
• Chamber Music- Beginner and Intermediate students will benefit from this more intimate music making experience and improve their note reading and ensemble skills
• Note reading- Beginner students will have an opportunity to sharpen their sight reading and musicianship skills

*Class availability will depend on camp enrollment. Semi-private, Large group & Eurythmics classes will run regardless of enrollment.

String Camp Faculty
Christie-Keiko Abe, violin
Martine Benmann, cello
Marija Bubanj, violin & viola
Emilia Blaszak, violin
Tamara Gonzalez, violin
Heather Williamson, violin
Eric Pidluski, violin

Tuition and Registration 
* Tuition is $525 for the week.
* Online registration is now closed. For late registration options, please contact Artistic Director,Tamara Gonzalez, at 312-369-3156 or at tgonzalez@colum.edu.

Early Drop Off (from 8-9 am) and Late Pick Up (3:30-5pm) activities available for an additional $50 for one, or $100 for both options.

For more questions about the Summer String Camp, please contact Tamara Gonzalez at tgonzalez@colum.edu.

1:00pm - 5:00pm 
Ages 11-18

For over fifteen years, the Summer Chamber Music Workshop has been motivating talented young musicians who share a love for chamber music and ensemble performance! This fun and engaging workshop is open to students who play piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, and guitar. Students will spend two weeks learning and performing a wide range of chamber music repertoire under the expert guidance of Sherwood Community Music School faculty and guest faculty, as well as attend valuable master classes and workshops. The focus is on enhancing ensemble playing skills and exposure to a rich variety of chamber music in a collaborative learning environment.  A final performance will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013.

Workshop will include: 
* Coaching sessions with faculty 
* Chamber music literature and music theory class 
* Masterclasses with faculty 
* Attendance at Grant Park Music Festival concerts in Millennium Park 

Chamber Music Workshop Faculty 
Gerald Rizzer, piano
Martine Benmann, cello
Marija Bubanj, violin & viola
Susan Levitin, flute
Paul Vanderwerf, violin & viola

Tuition & Registration
* Tuition is $550 for the two week workshop.
* A non-refundable audition fee of $25 is due by May 10, 2013
* An audition is required for placement.
* Register online for a placement audition by clicking the "Register Online!" button at the top of this page. 

Important Dates:
May 10: Application deadline
May 15: Auditions completed
May 22: 50% deposit required 
June 1: Materials mailed to participants 
June 15: Remaining balance due 

For more questions about the Summer Chamber Music Workshop, please contact Sherwood at (312) 369-3100 or at sherwood@colum.edu. 

1:00 - 5:00pm
Open to flutists of all ages with at least 2 years of training

The Summer Flute Institute, now in its eleventh year, is the place to be this summer for flute students of all ages! Founded by esteemed flute instructor, Susan Levitin, the Summer Flute Institute is an intensive program designed to provide flutists with the direction and experience they need to take their playing to the next level. The Flute Institute runs for two weeks, and students may choose to participate in either week, or for a discounted price, students may enroll in both weeks.

Focus On Ensemble Playing: July 22 - July 26  
Small and large flute ensembles with emphasis on communication and intonation within the ensembles, and specialty classes on tone development, articulation, ornamentation, and extended techniques.

Focus On Auditions: July 29 - August 2  
Classes on sight-reading skills, orchestral excerpts, IMEA music, mock auditions, the college admission process.

Faculty 
Susan Levitin
Lisa Goethe-McGinn
Alison Brady 

Tuition and Registration 
* Tuition is $285 per week, or $550 for both weeks.
* A non-refundable audition fee of $25 is due by June 1, 2013
* An audition is required for placement
* Register online for a placement audition by clicking the "Register Online!" button at the top of this page.

Important Dates:
June 1: Application deadline
June 15: 50% deposit required 
June 30: Remaining balance due 

For more questions about the Summer Flute Institute, please contact Susan Levitin directly at (773) 643-8216 or atsdlevitin@gmail.com.